"It is an honor to be a student at the University of Oregon and
to have the opportunity to represent our institution on the
football field alongside my teammates. I look forward to earning
my degree next year and to the rest of my career at this great
University."

Mariota is a redshirt sophomore, so next year will be his fourth
year in school.

His departure from the 2014 Draft class opens the door for other
top quarterback prospects like Brett Hundley and Johnny Manziel
to be taken earlier in the draft.